Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8125
AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- MILITARY CHILD ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kennedy (Democratic)
- Noret (Democratic)
- Solomon (Democratic)
- Read (Democratic)
- Costantino (Democratic)
- Phillips (Democratic)
- Santucci (Republican)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Corvese (Democratic)
- Azzinaro (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Defines "military-connected student" and permits military-connected students to enroll by remote registration upon presentation of military orders confirming the parent or guardian be stationed in this state during the current or following school year.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 19, 2026
06/19/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · Senate
06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026) - May 21, 2026 · Legislature
05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026) - May 1, 2026 · Senate
05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs - Apr 28, 2026 · House
04/28/2026 House read and passed - Apr 24, 2026 · House
04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026) - Apr 14, 2026 · Legislature
04/14/2026 Committee recommends passage - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/14/2026) - Apr 9, 2026 · Legislature
04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs